Guinea pigs can eat all parts of a cucumber, including the skin. The tiny seeds are also safe as they are too small and soft to cause a problem for guinea pigs, unlike most other seeds which should never be provided. Cucumbers are often thought of as a vegetable, but are actually a fruit, or […]
Guinea pigs are grazers which means they are eating moderate amounts very regularly throughout the day. Like other grazing animals such as cows, the digestive system of guinea pigs has evolved to process continual consumption vegetative foods in standard amounts. So unlike most of our other pets like cats and dogs where they are normally […]
You might have heard of C&C cages for animals and thought it was a cage manufacturer company. But the double C stands for “cubes and coroplast”, or sometimes “cubes and correx”. These types of modular and customizable cages are perfect for small animals like guinea pigs. The cubes part of the C&C are the walls […]
Guinea pigs and yogurt? Can and should our piggies be eating any foods that contain yogurt? You might have noticed products available labeled as guinea pig yogurt drops, yogurt chips or just yogurt treats. Are these just junk foods for guinea pigs or is it safe and healthy to feed them? Yogurt treats for guinea […]
Guinea pigs love to chew. Guinea pigs need to chew. The quality hay you provide will greatly help with guinea pig dental health as they chew on it. But what else could guinea pigs chew on for some extra fun and enrichment? Buying chew toys is rewarding. After all, who doesn’t love seeing our piggies […]
Guinea pigs can be infected with ringworm just like us, cats, dogs and other animals. Ringworm is a fungal infection (not a worm, despite the name). This type of fungi is able to take nutrients from keratin; the substance that makes up hair, nails and skin. Therefore ringworm is literally feeding and thriving on the […]
Lettuce is a high water content green vegetable that is actually related to daisies There are lots of different types of lettuce, and some are better than others. One of the most common types of lettuce out there is iceberg lettuce. Unfortunately this is also the main one that guinea pigs should not eat. This […]
We adore guinea pigs (obviously!) but that doesn’t mean there’s not room for other small, lovable, gorgeous pets as well. Rats are a delight to keep as companion animals. This guide is dedicated to keeping rats: find out about their intelligence, their personalities, how they differ from guinea pigs, their health and of course, their […]
Hay is a staple food in the diet of your guinea pig. Hay should make up about 80% of the diet of a guinea pig, and it needs to be high quality hay to meet their nutritional needs. There are lots of different types of hay though, and not all hay is created equal. Some […]
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Kale? Kale is very rich in a range of nutrients, hence its modern day label of a “superfood” – for human consumption at least. But what about guinea pigs? Should guinea pigs eat kale, and if so, how much and how often? This leafy green is actually part of the cabbage […]